Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam is a dam located in Anderson County, South Carolina, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam
Ws Lee Steam Plant Primary Ash Basin Dam is a dam in Anderson, South Carolina. The dam is owned by Duke Power Co Llc (private). It impounds the Saluda River Offstream.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The South Carolina dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Anderson |
| River/Stream | Saluda River Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.60410, -82.44150 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DUKE POWER CO LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | SCD04887 |
| Federal ID | SCD04887 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |